- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clovis, NM
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350057000214
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM.
School address
District: Clovis Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350057000214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Highland Elementary shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 350057000214 · Clovis, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis High (1,506 students)
Highland Elementary shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis High
Clovis High
1,506 students
- W D Gattis Mid 527
W D Gattis Middle School
527 students
- Marshall Middl 511
Marshall Middle
511 students
- La Casita Elem 484
La Casita Elementary
484 students
- Clovis Hs Fres 482
Clovis Hs Freshman Academy
482 students
- This school 268
Highland Elementary
268 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 268 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary compares
Highland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,451
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 20.1%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Municipal Schools reports $13,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W D Gattis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Casita Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis Hs Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 30.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clovis, NM. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary?
100.0% of students at Highland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Clovis, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary rank among schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #6 of 13 schools in Clovis, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Municipal Schools?
Besides Highland Elementary, Clovis Municipal Schools also operates Clovis High (1,506 students), W D Gattis Middle School (527 students), and Marshall Middle (511 students). See the Clovis Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.